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Avatar for Herlich Hauling & Transport
Herlich Hauling & Transport
5.0(
86
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called ahead of time and came on time. Very friendly staff. and did a wonderful job cutting and removing the trees. They also took the above ground oval pool apart and removed it. They also added top soil where the pool was located and will be coming back to add more top soil to complete the job. I have have no complaints as the job was performed in an excellent manner. Would recommend their services as Mike knew exactly what had to be done."
deck demolition
deck demolition
in ground pool demo
in ground pool demo
CVS office kiosk removal

+27

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Ridley's Landscaping LLC
4.7(
15
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Donta and his workers of Ridley Landscaping did a fantastic job! The finished job was better than expected. The workers are qualified professionals. The fresh sodding was expertly done and brings out the beauty of my home. I will definitely hire Ridley Landscaping for future products."
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+24

Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Cutting-Edge Contracting
5.0(
3
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent service and very professional. Price reasonable. Had my shed torn down. Will definitely hire them again for other projects."
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fomenji Moving and Hauling Services
4.0(
8
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great guys Great prices, did an excellent job handling estate cleanup. Very fast yet cautious when needed. Very professional will use them often! Jason Ellicott City"
Response time4 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J.E. Myers, Inc.
2.8(
2
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

J.E. Myers Inc. prides itself on being the number one Home Improvement Company in the area. We service both residential and commercial properties. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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S DiFatta Mason Contractor & Sons
4.6(
148
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Free estimates

"We had work done on the stone patio around our pool. He also did drainage work around an area of our house that often floods. It has really made an incredible difference! Especially with all the rain we have had this year! I am so grateful to Sal and his workers! I would highly recommend their company!"
Butler Stone Patio
Paver Patio with Border and Castle Block Wall
Paver Patio with Pergola
Castle Block Wall and Paver Patio
Stone Patio and Landing

+17

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Knock You Plumb Out Plumbing Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are very straight forward.  Got the job done quickly.  Didn't try to sell me things I didn't need. Did the job I needed done efficiently. "
Main sewer connection at the house
Working out of a shoring box
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Sediment Filter
sediment filter

+1

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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